Reviews of Into the Vineyard Inc. (Winery)

Adrienne McLachlan

We hired Into the Vineyard for our wine tour in Beaune, France (Sept, 2018) & it was amazing! Paolo & his team always got back to us right away if we had any issues or questions. Make sure transportation to & from train stations as it wasn't included in our original bid. Stephanie was our driver for the 2 days and was really knowledgeable. It was definitely a once in a lifetime trip!

Carolyn Reuss

Into The Vineyard nailed it! The team listened to our ideas and put together a fantastic Spain vacation from San Sebastián through Rioja and Ribera del Duero, with biking and wine tasting along the way. Our local guides knew their stuff and we learned so much, saw hidden gems, and enjoyed excellent wine, food and accommodations. The bikes were great (yes ladies used ebikes and it was so fun!). It was so easy once we got there, we didn’t have to worry about a thing, and still had flexibility to explore on our own too. Perfectly balanced. Already dreaming about the next one!

Pete Meliagros

I was working hard to help my fiance with wedding planning as much as I could. We were undecided on honeymoon spots and I was fortunate to come across Into the Vineyard. I somehow put in my information online and Morgan called me within 10 minutes. Morgan was fantastic and would likely be our best friend if we lived in Vancouver! She took over 40 minutes on our first phone call (we had several follow up calls too!) to get to know us and our likes and thoughts on trips. We ultimately decided on France and wanted to do smaller towns and get a good feel of what it felt like to live in France. We had a tight budget which Into the Vineyard did well accommodating. They did not disappoint! Everything was wonderful. All their local contacts were such genuinely wonderful people who helped us explore local specialties. This company's personal touch from so far away was felt at every stop we made along the way and we cannot thank them enough. I highly recommend anyone planning any getaway to contact Into the Vineyard to assist them in doing so. Their staff are wonderful and responsive and genuinely care and you will never forget the wonderful memories from such an experience. We cannot wait to use them for our next adventure!

Brenda

Highly recommended for wine enthusiasts! My spouse and I have used Into the Vineyard several times for wine tourism trips to the US and Europe, with the most recent one this year for our first-ever trip to France. We had several wonderful days of private wine tours across three iconic wine areas - Champagne, Alsace and Burgundy. We met many passionate winemakers, from small wineries that have been in the same family for generations to large well known brands, and learned what makes each one special and unique. In addition to their fantastic private wine tours, we've also entrusted them with selecting accommodations (hotels, bed and breakfasts), arranging private transfers from airports and train stations, recommending gourmet restaurants, and booking city and food tours with expert local guides. They worked closely with us to plan our trips well in advance, tailoring multi-week itineraries to our preferences. Their deep knowledge of the the wine regions have given us truly memorable experiences and we have left each region as life-long enthusiasts. In addition to the planning and bookings, they are also available 24/7 during the actual trips for any questions, issues or adjustments as they come up. It's great peace of mind to know that help is always available and that we are looked after the entire way.

Marie Strassburger

My husband and I recently completed a five-day private wine tour in the Alto-Adige region of Italy. Paolo and the rest of the team were our stress savers in putting together a tour that specifically catered to our desires to avoid the traditional American tourist wine areas. Planning an international trip under constantly changing Covid guidance can be incredibly stressful and confusing. Into the Vineyard helped us tremendously in ensuring we had a wonderful time and had all the additional logistics taken care of. We learned so much about Italian wines. Thank you!

Christi Cole

Paolo and Into the Vineyard crafted the perfect birthday celebration in Florence, Italy for my fiftieth. I traveled with six friends and Paolo found us the perfect apartment in the center of the city, close to everything, as well as wonderful guides when we wanted them. The guides were all locals - very knowledgable, friendly and adaptable to want we wanted. Paolo also arranged our transportation to Siena, Lucca and Pisa as well as a wonderful cooking class in the Chianti region. It was all I wanted in order to really celebrate - I would definitely call Into the Vineyard again to arrange my next special trip.

Cedric Benson

We used Into the Vineyard to plan our very first trip to Burgundy because we wanted to explore wine country in France. Our trip advisor, Colin Simpson, made planning this trip a breeze. He set up a superb line-up of wine tastings, vineyard tours, and a special VIP wine tasting luncheon. (And also, Colin can tailor your trip for any price point). Our Sommelier guides, Hubert & Sebastien, were full of knowledge and were wonderful hosts. We are grateful that we used Into the Vineyard to plan this trip and it was the highlight of our France excursion. Our accommodations at Le Cep in Beaune were cozy and romantic, located right in the center of the village. The staff at the Spa there were exceptional. We would be sure to use Into the Vineyard again on our next excursion into wine country abroad.

Rick Hughes

As a wine and food lover I travel every year with a group of five to top wine destinations around the world. In most cases we plan our own trip but in our Argentina and Chile wine trip the logistics were overwhelming. Where to go, travel time, reservations, guides and transport are almost impossible to figure out. Into the Vineyards put our trip together perfectly. They took what we knew and wanted and connected us to all the right spots. From the top vineyards and wineries to off the beaten path little jewels. We were set up with private tastings and gourmet lunches and dinners everywhere we went. The local contacts were knowledgeable and fun to be with. In the end we saved money as well with all of their resources. I will for sure use them again on my next trip to Burgundy.

Vincent Ouzilleau

Great itynerary, contact and knowledge. Very interesting visits.

Dennis Popplewell

Our trip to Portugal and Barcelona was excellent. The drivers were on time, courteous, the guides were knowledgeable and helpful. This is our second trip using Into the Vineyard, we will use them again. Colin is our contact person at Into the Vineyard and he is excellent.

Hal DeCoursey

Can't say enough about our experience with ITV for our trip to Burgundy. Morgan did a tremendous job learning our tastes, styles and preferences and creating a custom itinerary that was perfect for us. Every detail was put in place knowing it was exactly what we were looking for, and she really nailed it. That support continued throughout the trip with dining recommendations, reservations, and local tips. It was clear throughout that not only is the team incredibly knowledgeable about the region, but they have personal relationships with the wineries, restaurants, hotels, and vendors they arranged for us, which helped create some truly unique experiences. All in all it created a beyond-perfect trip that we were able to enjoy without the stress of planning ourselves. Would highly recommend and we will definitely use them again!

Katy Word

Our trip to Spain and Portugal would not have been the same without Into the Vineyard. I valued the planning process where we worked together with Colin to design our itinerary. He listened carefully to our likes and dislikes, our preferences and our "must-haves". Every detail was executed perfectly. Our drivers were always on time and courteous. Our guides were passionate and knowledgeable about wine and their region. They made tweeks to our plans for the day to ensure the best possible experience. Spending time with our guides was more like getting together with a friend. We learned so much about the wines, food and culture of these regions. The meals were amazing! Our lodging was great. Our only question is - "Where do we go next?"

Stephen Swicegood

We had a wonderful ITV-designed trip to Portugal in 2017. Our first day we were captivated by the spectacular view of the Douro River and Porto from the Yeatman Hotel, located in Gaia amid the Port Lodges. Our driver/guide Fernando conducted a very informative walking tour of Porto with stops for smoked fish, then cured meats and cheeses, and always wine. After a couple of days in Porto, we headed up the Douro, stopping along the way for visits with interesting wine and Port makers. Highlights were the lunch at Quinta da Crasto, on the terrace high above the Douro with a breathtaking view of the river valley, and a journey in a Land Rover through streams and up hills to one of the most remote places we’ve ever been. The winery was all alone in a valley surrounded by low mountains, all planted as vineyards. Eagles soared overhead. They had a museum of prehistoric rubbings left by early humans who lived on the estate 40,000 years ago. We enjoyed a humble but delicious lunch and wine tasting on the terrace of the small building, surrounded by beauty and solitude. There were many more adventures too numerous to chronicle. In addition to being a great driver and knowledgeable guide, Fernando was a friendly companion and we learned much about everyday life in Portugal in our chats. After 7 days on the road, we ended in Lisbon for a few days, discovering the delights of the city on our own. Thank you ITV for the memorable experiences we would have never found without you!

Roseann Taff

Traveling to Portugal in May of 2018 was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Fernando, was the best of the best. The Wineries were lovely, the Castles were breathtaking and we had a great wonderful trip. Thanks Colin

Robin Clark

My husband and I have used their services a couple of times. We first enjoyed a 12 day wine tour in Italy, and the experience was outstanding. Paolo transformed a trip to Italy into an exceptional experience that included fine dining and soccer matches, along with the wine tours. Everyone involved in our tour, from drivers and wine tour guides to museum tour guides and hotel staff, were knowledgeable, gracious, and professional. At no time during our travel did we experience so much as a hiccup, and our tour was busy enough that there was ample opportunity for problems. Paolo also checked in with us during the trip to make sure all was well. We also booked a tour for our adult son, given as a gift to him, when he found himself in Italy. His experience was also exceptional. Paolo has provided free advice and support subsequent to our travel and we will not hesitate to use him again.

J Baker

I have used Into The Vineyard Tours twice: Tuscany trip and Napa/Sonoma. Both trips were amazing. Will use them again.

william maness

Our second trip with Into the Vineyard brought us back to Spain with all of the careful attention to detail that we experienced the first time. Every thing that we discussed with Colin was addressed including a mix of wine tastings, sight seeing and fine dining and some very fine accommodations. Our guide Jorge seems like one of our family. He was always enthusiastic and professional and concerned about our well being and his knowledge of wine and history was amazing. Madison, the COO was our life line if we needed to ask a question no matter how crazy it may seem and we never felt neglected. We highly recommend Into the Vineyard and we can't wait until our next trip. WLM

Heather Hale

Hands down, the trip of a lifetime! My husband and I booked a two-week trip to France with Into the Vineyard, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Colin worked closely with us to understand our preferences before the trip and then custom-curated our itinerary based on that. Everywhere we went was absolutely amazing, and the fact all of the researching, planning, and booking was done for us alleviated a lot of stress. Every guide, driver, and staff member of Into the Vineyard that we encountered really went out of their way to ensure that we had a fantastic experience—the level of customer service was some of the best we have ever received. The trip was fun and incredibly informative – we learned so much about the various regions, the terroir, and how each chateau and winemaker approached winemaking. There were so many highlights of the trip, but a few included our stay at Chateau Mercues (a castle built in the 13th century) along with dinner at their Michelin restaurant, and meeting the winemaker of Clos de Caveau in Vacqueyras and talking with him about his wines. This was definitely not a trip we could have planned ourselves – we were extremely happy with the itinerary and areas/wineries that were selected and don't think we would have done anything differently, knowing what we know now. Thanks to Colin and team for everything!

Todd Lehman

We had a very good experience working with Into the Vineyard in planning our 10 day trip to France for wine and historical tours (and fun!) and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering the same. I found them in an online search. Their website indicates that they request a minimal deposit (that is applied to your purchase) in order to work in depth on your requested itinerary. While I was at first a little concerned about having to pay a deposit, Colin at I.T.V. was happy to give me plenty of information about their company and how they could help us, until I was comfortable going to the next step in planning the trip and therefore pay the deposit. Thereafter we worked with Christina who did an outstanding job: listening to what we wanted to do, making a multitude of suggestions and recommendations for where we might want to go, things we might want to do, hotels, wine and historical guides and tours, and then, planning and executing all of the details so that our trip went exactly as we wanted it to go. The itinerary they created for us was first class (check out some of their samples on their website) and helped make the planning process fun and heightened our anticipation of our trip of a lifetime. We visited Paris, Normandy, Provence (Avignon, Cassis, Aix en Provence), and the Bordeaux regions. We had a nice mixture of wine tours and visits to other historical and regional sites. We had an AMAZING trip! I.T.V. gave us a great quality experience and worked very closely with us to help keep us in the budget we established. They were wonderful to work with, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone planning a vacation such as ours. We can't wait to plan our next trip!! Cheers to the folks at Into the Vineyard!!

Suzanne Day

We took our first trip to Burgundy and Bordeaux arranged by Into the Vineyard and it exceeded all of our expectations. Paolo and his team put together an amazing experience. From the driver who picked us up at CDG Airport to the driver who delivered us to the train station in Bordeaux we were treated like visiting VIPs. Our wine guides were passionate about their region and were excellent teachers. The effort that Into the Vineyard put into planning our trip and the great guides they arranged allowed us to enjoy the experience without the stress.

Marc Dollinger

What started as a milestone birthday trip to the wineries of Italy and France evolved into our "go to" travel agent for all destinations. Paolo and his team are connected with well-traveled professionals around the world, offering us opportunities and experiences we didn't even know existed. His professional relationships with vendors often get us free upgrades. Into the Vineyard used to be our first call. Now, it's our only call!

Jr Olip

We just completed a 3 week trip to France and Switzerland, organized by Into the Vineyard. It was a long time in the planning as we were meant to go in 2020 and did not, for obvious reasons. Colin Simpson worked with us very closely over the course of ~16 months, many phone calls and emails and the like. The trip itself was fantastic. We learned so much about Bordeaux and Burgundy, we had great guides, nice hotels, fun and educational tasting and cooking events. Into the Vineyard’s expertise in planning these types of wine focused trips was very evident. Highly recommended.

Terry Johnson

We just want to thank Morgan and her team for helping our group have a wine tour of a lifetime through Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in 2021. Morgan understood our desire for a custom designed wine and food extravaganza tour that included fantastic chateaus with great wines and often with wonderful food/meal pairings. We stayed in memorable places (St. Emilion was our favorite), had our own amazing cooking class at a local chateau, had exceptional guides (Jerome in Bordeaux and Vincent in Amboise) who had great connections with local vineyards that led to wine tasting in underground caves and on a local river cruise with the wine makers that were spectacular. Morgan planned this trip for a constantly changing number of guests in our group (starting with 6 and ultimately 8-10 on different days while in Bordeaux and for two of us in Loire Valley) with special arrangements to meet everchanging government requirements under Covid and did a fantastic job. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. We highly recommend Morgan and into the Vineyard!

gary weiss

Just got back from a trip to Spain. Colin and his team did a fantastic job. Every detail worked out perfectly. The choices of hotels, restaurants, and of course wineries were superb. This is a challenging time for international travel but using Colin's group was a great decision and made everything work well. This is our second trip with them. We'll be using them again in the future!

Mary Y

We wanted to share what a great experience we had on our trip to Argentina and Chile thanks to the great trip plan and coordination done by Into the Vineyard. Their network in Argentina and Chile is very good and the message of the type of tour my husband and I wanted to experience was well received. We experienced more than we could have dreamed up! Our guide in Mendoza read our tour profile and took the tour himself even though it had been assigned to his partner. Eduardo Soler is a wine maker himself and recently obtained his Sommelier certificate! Eduardo knew just the boutique wineries and vineyards to show us so that we obtained a great education on various techniques of wine making that my husband will be able to apply! Eduardo shared with us his knowledge of soil and temperature conditions in and around Mendoza and the effects on the wine produced. He has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the region and is well connected to the group of wine makers in the region. We learned a great deal about evaluating wines especially during the blending sessions. We have some good stories to share with family and friends and look forward to trying a blending session during our family vacation this summer! Our accommodations at Finca Adalgisa were great. We did not have to move out of the suite which was very spacious and comfortable. The personnel associated with the finca were all very accommodating and friendly. We appreciated the small size of the finca -- this gave us an opportunity to meet the other people staying there in a very relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed the cooking lesson and were even able to enjoy the small town we were in as well as the pool on Sunday -- our day off from touring -- which turned out to be the best weather day! After four days in Argentina, it was off to Chile and Casa Marin. What an experience! Learning of the history of Maria Luz Marin, the owner of the vineyard, and the quality of wines that are produced was really impressive. I always love to hear of the perseverance of women in a male-dominated industry and their success beyond anyone's expectation! We harvested a couple of boxes of grapes and then worked at the sorting table -- it was great for the short time we did the work. We got an appreciation for those who harvest and process the grapes as a full time job during harvest season. Our vertical tasting was done of the Pinor Noirs they have produced. They were all wonderful. We purchased a bottle to take to New York in April to celebrate our daughter's birthday with her and our son-in-law! We can't wait to open it and taste again the quality of that wine! The chef at Casa Marin is FABULOUS! He has co-authored several cookbooks and one in particular "Patagonia Cuisine" which won the best cookbook in a world competition in recent years! It was just the two if us for lunch and dinner! Imagine, each course prepared and served just for the two of us! There was special attention paid to my diet restrictions -- everything was wonderful. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime. The pace was perfect for us and gave us time to absorb all that we were learning. I hope that we will have the opportunity again to try another tour of vineyards in another part of the world and will definitely contact Into the Vineyard for help in the planning.

Donna B (Overthinker Creations)

"Perfect Planning, Perfect Places, Perfect People" This was our first trip with Into the Vineyards and it was amazing! Morgan knocked it out of the park and left no stone unturned. For months we worked on our dream France trip that was spectacular and then Covid hit, locking down France. So instead of waiting for the country to re-open, we opted to change our trip to Oregon wine country. All I can say is amazing!!! We wanted to add some other adventures into our trip besides wine tasting. Morgan began our trip at the Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins in Carson, Washington. Words cannot describe these cabins. We are so thankful Morgan introduced us to them, along with our hosts, Theresa, and Richard. We will return soon with friends. Morgan’s suggestions for hiking locations and restaurants were simply perfect. Next, we headed to McMinnville to begin our wine tasting. We stayed at Douglas on the Third. The accommodations were perfectly located in McMinnville. Her suggestion for The Morning Thunder Café for breakfast was amazing. Food fantastic and the portions are over the top! Every restaurant suggested was yummy. Our tour group for the next three days was Jack and Dillon from Back Country Wine Tours. Morgan and Jack spent a lot of time selecting the boutique wineries for our visit. And they were spot on, we purchased wine from all nine wineries and joined two wine clubs. Our next stay was at the Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast in Newburg. Once again, Morgan shined!!! We loved our stay there along with our host, Maureen, and Dan. A must stay when in Newburg. On our off day we went hiking at Silver Falls National Park. The Park is gorgeous. The waterfalls reminded me of Hawaii. Thank you, Morgan, for this suggestion. Our last day of our trip was at The Stephanie Inn on Cannon Beach. All I can say is the view, the view!!! Morgan was able to get us a room for one night even though their minimum stay was four nights. The four-course meal at the inn’s restaurant was fully booked but Morgan made it happen! Food was amazing along with the wine pairing. Every restaurant suggestion and sites to see or stop along the way were perfect. This vacation was amazing. The day we landed in Portland was the beginning of our dream vacation. Morgan did not miss a detail throughout the entire week. Her choice of places to stay and visit were spot on. We could have not done a better job in a million years. We have saved our itinerary for France with hopes to get there one day soon!!! Morgan is fantastic and so accommodating. Her professionalism and knowledge of every area we visited was superior. You can’t go wrong with hiring “Into the Vineyards” for all your travel needs. We cannot wait for our next adventure with them. Thank you!!

Donny Beasley

We have Had Into the Vineyard Arrange 2 different trips to Boudreaux. Both have been incredible! The attention to detail that Paolo and his team arrange is amazing. I will continue to use them for all of our travel in the future. Thanks again for the wonderful experience.

Susan Nyhusmoen

We cannot begin to say enough positive things about this company. From Day One of exploring our tour ideas with Morgan Maloney, every encounter was nothing but pleasant. Our trip was a huge success, we enjoyed the hosts who took us on a fabulous experience in Spain. We were more than pleased with the hotels chosen, our various tours, our visits to the wonderful sights of Spain and our delicious meals. We will not hesitate to use this company again and recommend them highly.

Damon Holditch

We had an excellent trip in the Rioja region of Spain. Colin Simpson designed a trip for us and meet all our expectations. We landed in Madrid, toured Madrid, tasted wine and Tapas across northern Spain and ended in Barcelona. Each day was excellent. Jorge our guide and driver had a long list of friends and knew where the best vineyards and food could enjoyed. It was a customs designed tour for us. We made our Cruise connection of the Western Mediterranean in Barcelona. Thank You In The Vineyard.

P. Gardella

A group of 8 friends just returned from an amazing trip to Buesnos Aires and Mendoza, Argentina. All planned by Colin at Into the Vineyard. This trip was by far one of the best trips, especially out of the country, that I've experienced. It was our first but definitely not our last trip with this tour group! Their professionalism, attention to detail, tour guides and knowledge of the vineyards and historical areas of the country went far beyond our expectations. We experienced a wide variety of historical sites, vineyards and just plain fun activities. The tango show was a true visual delight. The selection of vineyards to visit was wide ranged, educational and some great wine tastings. Several cases of wine are headed back to the US., from vineyards that do not sell to the states....can hardly wait to enjoy with friends. Thank you for a great vacation. Fun with friends, great food, great wine and terrific tour guides that led us all the way. Great job!

Ian Maxwell

My favourite wine is Malbec so when my wife went to Europe for a month I quickly made contact with "Into the Vineyard" From the 1st phone call to the end of my adventures I never experienced a problem.The itinerary was perfect and met my wishes. The Lodge I stayed at was small and quiet, just right, the wine tours have to be experienced to be believed. My favourite was Vistalba and Paolo had arranged for the tour I was on to have lunch there. so good I skipped supper both days on the wine tour. One small issue was a delay on a connecting flight home and I received emails from Paolo as well as the local guide offering assistance. Great memories and it will not be long before I let Paolo plan my next trip, Thanks to everyone involved.

Tami Kurtz

Absolutely incredible organzation and who organized the trip of a lifetime for this solo traveler. They didn't miss anything for 11 days of perfect memories. If I could give a 10 star recommendation, I would! Going to Italy? Call Into The Vineyard. You won't be disappointed!

Marci Batsakis

Simply the best! 7 women who love cooking and wine tasting (okay, eating and drinking!) decided to go to France. We found Into the Vineyard. After a short call with Paolo with a wish list, we spent 10 days in the South of France, staying at superb properties, creating unbelievable dishes with top chefs and tasting the best Rose around! Our drivers were knowledgeable, personable and reliable! If you are even dreaming about at wine/cooking tour, tell Paolo and he and his team will make it a reality!

Cindy Sutton

On our trip to Burgundy, Into the vineyard was a invaluable partner. They provided a very knowledgeable driver who took us to several vineyards, set up wine tasting lunches and dinners, as well as a few informative and educational visits to several fantastic wineries. We met several winemakers and they took us to some very special wineries, museums and monasteries that we would have never found without them. Into the Vineyard has marvelous ideas on where to go and how to maximize your time so you can see & do everything you want. I have recommended them to many of our friends and we will be using them again next year when we spend some time in Provence, France. Looking forward to the exciting trips they will plan for us.

Carol Shapiro

Over the past seven years our group of twenty friends have relied on Into the Vineyard to craft custom trips to Tuscany, Portugal, Scotland, Western Canada, Wales, France and Spain. They have each been outstanding holidays with carefully crafted itineraries to suit our interests and preferences. We have been invited in to some of the most exclusive wineries as though we were old friends, opening older vintages and special bottles. Colin and his team have found us wonderful lodging in historic properties and even an occasional castle. And, often has arranged for fascinating locals to come to these estates to share traditions such as falconry, or traditional songs and dance. We have enjoyed incredible meals at our lodgings as well as at restaurants, cafes and taverns we would have never found on our own. Our guides on each trip have been knowledgeable about an array of different subjects, providing anecdotes and stories as we gain insights about the region. Many thanks to Colin and his team for so many wonderful adventures…we are looking forward to many more.

Mel Gardner

Into the Vineyard Yard Review Let's begin before we began. Working with Paolo to plan our trip of a lifetime was itself a pleasure and a learning. I learned much about Italy and Paolo made the usual fatguing experience of planning out an ambitious trip to a foreign land enjoyable and increasingly exciting as we began sketching and eventually drawing out a bellissimo viaggio. Right from our pick up at the Rome airport to every destination we went to, every hotel we stayed at, every meal we ate and each and every driver, guide and service person we were helped by, all was perfect and perfectly planned. We began in Rome and stayed at the exceptional Hotel d'Inghliterra, where the service was exceptional, the room, food and location equal to it. We had guided tours of Rome before traveling onto Florence where we stayed at the Gallery Art Hotel which was a modern European chic hotel in the midst of Italian history. We loved Florence even more than Rome highlighted by a very knowledgable art historian who explained in depth the roots between the Church, Commerce and Art at the beginning of the Rennaisance. We then drove through Tuscany to paradise! Castello La Leccia in the heart of Tuscany was as relaxing as it is beautiful and again the service was superb. Our days were spent touring Tuscany, our evenings dining back at the Castello La Leccia visiting with other travelers who were staying there and who we were equally charmed by our hotel and Tuscany itself. After a few days of paradise back to earth we came and down to the Amalfi Coast we drove. It is as breathtakingly beautiful as its reputation says with Capri being very worth the visit. From the Amalfi Coast we drove down to Naples which we found more beuautiful and much more welcoming than its reputation had reached us as being. I forgot to mention our wonderful hotel in Sorrento, the Maison Tofani which was a unique place hidden in the streets of Sorrento. Loving our food as we do, and did all through Italy, their breakfast buffet was by far the best of the many great buffets we had! A most memorable journey it was, perfect in every way, in every detail. As my wife has told friends had we spent much more than we did nothing could have been improved upon.

Skip Cassato

One of our best trips to Europe ever. Everything worked perfectly...we could not have had as pleasurable a trip without help. Morgan was wonderful. Excellent listener and responsive to every detail and request. Her follow up made us feel she really cared about our journey. Highly recommended...you won't be disappointed. Thanks Morgan.

Jeri Cohen

Paolo and his team found us a dream family vacation in Western Canada with 4 stops in different areas of beauty and adventure. Every detail ironed out with a keen sense of what we needed to celebrate our anniversary and meet the needs of our family of 4. Best result was our sons asking "where to next", thanks!!

Brad Swingle

I booked a two day trip to a number of Chateaux while in Bordeaux. Morgan was my contact at Into the Vineyard. She was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of helpful information. Once in Bordeaux, she set us with Martin, who was our driver. Martin was awesome! He possessed a wealth of knowledge about the Chateaux in Bordeaux and the history of the area. Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Into the Vineyard. I would highly recommend them!

Grant Smith (Grant T. Smith)

OUr experience with Into the Vineyards, was a custom curated tour through France. It will always be the greatest trip of our lives. We spoiled ourselves, or rather In to The Vineyards spoiled us. Paolo's work is inspired. Thanks

Marcos Iglesias

Colin at Into the Vineyard planned an amazing trip to the Douro Valley for us. The process of designing this bespoke trip was smooth: there was always great communication, whether by email or phone. Colin listened carefully to what we envisioned, made suggestions and created a wonderful itinerary. In our case, we wanted to explore the Quintas of the Valley to continue our wine education journey. Colin set up personalized visits and tours that were varied and top notch. We got to meet wine makers, winery managers, guides and agricultural experts. We were welcomed warmly at each of our visits and it was evident that he had set the expectations, which were always met. Restaurants, hotels, drives, other experiences were all carefully curated. I highly recommend Into the Vineyard if you're looking to explore any of the great wine regions of the world. We plan to have him help us again in the future.

Dave Ginestra

Paolo and his team at Into the Vineyard choreographed an amazing wine tour for our wine club in France. The level of detail was amazing from the accommodations to the tour guides they selected in each region. We began at Beaune in the Burgundy Region and ended at Avignon in the Cotes du Rhone Region finishing with a special dinner at the Chef's Guest Table at the 5 Star La Mirande hotel. We've been on numerous European excursions and this experience tops them all! Can't wait until our next adventure with Into the Vineyard. Thanks Paolo!

Joseph Young

Our trip to Florence was magical, we were in awe every day at the sites and the support we received. At every location we were met by the promised driver or guide. There were no missed connections, everything worked perfectly. Colin arranged for a chef to cook at our apartment for two nights and it was a delightful evening. Food was delicious. Trip highlights were Cinque Terre, Lucca, the inhouse meals and the Chianti region. We had a wonderful afternoon at a vineyard eating and sampling wine. Marco, our driver, Veronica in Florence, and Fabrizio in Rome were excellent, very informative. and taught us a great deal. Florence was not very crowded, we saw everything and walked easily around the city. Rome was the same, albeit a bit warmer. Chianti was wonderful, great wine and weather. Thank to Colin for arranging a very easy Covid test as well.

Annabelle Campbell

My husband and I booked Into the vineyards after I convinced him we would not be trying to wine taste in Tuscany without a guide because as I expected it would be hard to fine wineries. After much protest on his end I contacted Paolo at In to the vineyards and he exceeded every expectation. I told him we wanted a luxury experience and also a very local one. We travel to Napa often and we do love good wine, cheeses, and great company. I was a bit worried about doing two days all centered around wine so I asked him if he could add in some site seeing, village touring, and some history of where we would be going. Paolo got straight to work. He was the best at planning our trip down to every detail. He and I chatted numerous time over the phone and he worked so hard to make our experience one to remember. When I mean every detail, we even received itineraries with breakdowns, photos, and much more. This is what sets Into the vineyards apart and makes them a luxury service. Paolo paired us with a man name Gorigio in Tuscany. Gorgio was AMAZING!!! He was like having a private sommelier the whole two days. He was a charming man with lots of knowledge on wine, history, and local culture. In Italy people make you feel so welcome, they take you to their homes, meet their families, and invite you to learn and love their fabulous culture. Gorgio was no different, from the minute we met he took us under his wing. We feel like we have made a new friend for life after our two days with him. He took us to wineries that were very reputable in Tuscany but also more boutique wineries which my husband and I love more than anything. Wineries are so different in Italy vs the States ,from the wine making process to the way wineries are acknowledged of their success. We would have never known any of this without an amazing guide like Gorgio. They lunch spot reserved for us was so charming with views to die for in Italy and it had the most amazing food. Usually with a tour guide we like to do lunch ourselves but Gorgio was so fun and amazing we couldn't not have lunch without him. The two days with him where exactly as predicted, Paolo did such an amazing job pairing us with the best guide for our personalities that we where devastated to leave at the end of our trip in Tuscany. Gorgio did everything that I discussed with Paolo , he took us to have mazing wine, food, cheeses and even all the history we wanted all while changing up the schedule when we felt we wanted something different. We will always use Into the Vineyards for our future trips around the world. Weather its just for wine tours or for more this full service company has two new customers for life. Thank you Paolo and Gorgio for making our trip to Tuscany a trip we will want to relive over and over!

Johanna Boller

We just completed an amazing two week custom wine tour through Spain and France with Into The Vineyard. Colin was great to work with and had excellent recommendations for hotels, cooking classes, wine regions to visit. Our guides were superb, and very knowledgeable and we visited fabulous wineries in every region. Overall an exceptional trip.